Archives for June 2016

“Captain’s Orders” is a game we have been playing at CentriKid this summer. Kids have been loving this airplane-themed game that ties in with our 2016 theme: Unseen!

HOW TO PLAY
“Captain’s Orders” is similar to “Red Light, Green Light.” Ask players to line up shoulder to shoulder on the starting line. The goal of the game is to move down the field and reach the finish line. Players may only move by listening for commands and completing the corresponding actions. Use the following commands:

After each game at CentriKid Recreation, we take a couple minutes to debrief it and talk about how that game can actually relate to our relationships with God. This year, with Captain’s Orders, we are using John 8:31-32 and talking about how God’s Word is the ultimate Truth, and we can know it by reading the Bible and listening to the Holy Spirit every day.

This game is a great one to play with kids at church because you can give the kids a turn being “Captain,” and it requires very little equipment and minimal setup time. And the best part about it is that you can relate it back to God’s Truth, and how we can know Him more.

As you may know, CentriKid is a part of LifeWay Kids. LifeWay Kids provides amazing, solid curriculum for your leaders as you disciple your kids week to week. Bible Studies For Life: Kids connects God’s Word to kids’ lives in an intentional way. You can help kids learn and grow in their faith by leading them to study God’s Word and how it applies to their lives.

You can preview Bible Studies for Life for free, and see the lessons and all the resources available including music, games to review lessons, Activity Pages, teaching pictures, hands-on activities, videos, and even an app. There is now an additional worship hour resource to accompany each Bible Studies for Life lesson.

You asked for it! Over the past year, we have gotten numerous requests to bring back the Official OMC Game to the camp store. You can now buy your own Official OMC Game in the CentriKid Camp store or online! You can also buy two different editions of the Official OMC Game: Yellow Edition and Messy Edition! The new edition, brought to you by CentriKid Camps, includes instructions and task cards for running your very own OMC game! Simply print out and cut apart as many cards as needed for your group. Note: Each task card is different from those included in the original “boxed” edition of the OMC Game Kit. OMC stands for “Organized Mass Chaos”, and that is exactly what this game is! Players draw cards with tasks printed on them. (Example: “Take off a shoe, throw it like a football, and yell, ‘Touchdown!'”) Each player is doing something different at the same time. As one player rushes to complete their individual tasks, other players may interrupt for help to complete their own tasks. Players attempt to complete as many tasks as possible (one task at a time) before the game ends.

Here’s what you’ll receive when you buy an edition of the Official OMC Game in the Camp Store or Online Digital Pass:

A pack of high-quality OMC task cards to use with your church group.

A digital code to help you log-in to the OMC website where you can download the cards and print yourself (valid for two years past redemption of the code).

Countless games of fun and intentional relationships with the kids in your ministry.

You can buy them in the camp store, OR you can purchase them now in a digital download online! Click on the images below for the two editions of the Official OMC Game!

It is finally here! The day that we have been planning, preparing, and praying for: the first day of CentriKid 2016!
For the past year, we have been preparing for Unseen and we cannot wait until your church arrives at camp this summer!

Here are a few fun facts about CentriKid this year as we celebrate the first day of camp!

This is the 16th Anniversary of CentriKid Camps!

Over 28,000 kids and adults are currently registered to attend camp!

We’ve got 21 locations from California to Maryland where kids will experience camp this summer.

Our missions offering will go to two incredible missions organizations: One Cup of Water and Backpacks of Hope.

We’ll be teaching kids about the armor of God, and how it is real and powerful although it is Unseen! Find out more about our spiritual direction here.

It’s not too late to join the fun of CentriKid this summer! See if there is availability at a camp location near you by visiting a location page or by calling 1-877-CAMP-123!

As always, if you have any questions about coming to camp, you can always contact us by emailing centrikid@lifeway.com.

Whether we see you this week or another week, we can’t wait to serve your church group at camp this summer! Prepare for takeoff!

Your VBS is coming soon. For some of you, soon means next week. If you are interested in a large group game option for your VBS, I hope you will consider playing CentriKid’s official game, Organized Mass Chaos, or OMC!

Did you know each year the CentriKid Office teams up with the VBS writers to make theme specific task cards? Find them here! All you have to do is print these off and add them to your stack of OMC cards.

If you have never played OMC before here are the basics you need to know:

OMC stands for Organized Mass Chaos.

Split your kids into different groups. At CentriKid we split our groups up by color team, which coordinates with the grade the kids have completed.

The object of the game is for a group collectively to complete the most individual tasks.

Each kid is given a task card and whenever they complete it they put it in their teams bucket only to retrieve another task to complete.

The game lasts anywhere from 10-20 minutes based on supplies and the weather. (I would cut the game short if it is really hot.)

There are only three rules:

You cannot say no.

Return all equipment to the No Fly Zone.

Do not enter the No Fly Zone.

You can buy your own copy of the Official OMC Game in the CentriKid Camp Store this summer! We’ve released a brand new edition that you can purchase and print off your own cards.

OMC is something to be experienced. I hope you get a chance to play it at your Vacation Bible School or Backyard Kids Club this summer.